Pediatric OT – Acute Care & ICU | Weekend Shifts

Texas Childrens Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize, and implement pediatric therapy programs in a developmentally appropriate manner in a fast-paced setting.

The role covers Acute Care, ICU, PICU, TICU, AVHD and CVICU areas and requires OT certification plus a Bachelor's degree. Expect 4 weekend shifts/month and potential full-time training possibilities. Join a leading children's hospital dedicated to exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
• OT certification required.
• 2 years' pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred.
• Inpatient pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings.
• Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals.
• Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations.
• Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team.
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support.
• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment.
• Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching.
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs.
• Document the patient information in the electronic medical record.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize, and implement pediatric therapy programs in a developmentally appropriate manner in a fast-paced setting.

The role covers Acute Care, ICU, PICU, TICU, AVHD and CVICU areas and requires OT certification plus a Bachelor's degree. Expect 4 weekend shifts/month and potential full-time training possibilities. Join a leading children's hospital dedicated to exceptional care.